RTX 5080 vs. 4090: Which is Better for Running Minimax Locally?
ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME · reddit · 2026-08-10
With the rise of emerging video models like Minimax, hardware requirements for local deployment are being debated again. A user asks whether the ongoing optimizations for the RTX 50-series can offset the VRAM disadvantage of the $1,300 5080 compared to the $2,000+ 4090 when running Minimax, seeking real-world benchmarks from developers with experience on both cards.
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